Day: September 2, 2016

CUPE 2278 Notice of Meeting – September 8

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SCHEDULE C – CUPE 2278 NOTICE OF MEETING

It is understood and accepted that each Department shall give to each of its employees and to the Union written notice of the orientation meeting. Such notice shall be consistent with the sample form set out below.  The Union and employees shall be given such notice at least two weeks in advance of the date of the orientation meeting.

NOTICE OF MEETING

In accordance with Article 3.02 of the Collective Agreement between the University of British Columbia and the Teaching Assistants’ Union, the Employer shall arrange and hold an induction/orientation meeting of all members of the Bargaining Unit in each Department (Faculty in non-departmentalized Faculties). All members of the bargaining unit are expected to attend. During this meeting, time shall be provided for a representative of the Union to discuss the function of the Union, expectations, responsibilities and duties of teaching assistants and markers as well as their rights as members of the Union

Date of Meeting:                   THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
Time of Meeting:                   11:30 am (for approximately 30 minutes)
Location of Meeting:             AGORA Café, Macmillan Building                   

 

2016W T2 TA Position Available

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There is a TA position available in 2016 Winter Session, term 2:

FNH 455 001 – 70 hours

Job Description:

WORK PERFORMED

  • Be present for all in-class presentations and yearend poster party Mark short assignments, presentations, and final term papers according to a rubric provided
  • Co-mark final exams with instructor
  • Enter grades from all course work into a spreadsheet
  • Provide feedback to students on coursework

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

Education – knowledge requirements: Preference will be given to graduate students in Human Nutrition who have a thorough understanding of nutrition in general, and international nutrition in particular. Must have completed FNH 455.

Experience: Preference will be given to students who have the ability to correspond effectively with the instructor, to ask questions when uncertain about their responsibilities, and to reliably check their work for accuracy when marking exams.

Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

If you are interested, please contact Chris Scaman – christine.scaman@ubc.ca